The Music Web FAQ

How do I make sure my music is protected online?

You can encrypt – but why would you? You really want to protect your authorship and performance rights, not prevent your songs from being played. You can get this protection by registering your music with organizations like ASCAP, SESAC or BMI along with Sound Exchange, which tracks public performances, airplay and Internet play of registered song. They also collect and distribute royalty payments. 

Given that you’ve done this, you’d rather have as many people perform or play your music as much as possible. If you really want to ‘protect’ it, keep it locked in a drawer in your bedroom.

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